It’s been a rough day on the heels of other emotionally difficult days this week. Despite ordering one of these Let This Radicalize You (rather than lead you to despair) shirts a few days ago, I confess to tilting heavily toward despair right now. No need for me to list the multiple crises we’re facing because that’ll just make me more sad/angry and give people reason to quit reading.
Instead, I’ll celebrate the fact that I’m no longer withdrawing into myself and am here with a post. HELLO, OUT THERE!
Here’s one of my favorite recent photos:
June 22, 2022
Okay, that’s it for my burst of energy. Sending good wishes to anyone who’s read this far . . . 💚
Tracy Abell 
I love the flower and especially after reading about how it unfolded – as you moved and made a post in the midst of a heavy season
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And!
If we ever get to meet in person – let’s share early July 2022 challenges and trials because I have had a couple this month too!
So let’s smile to think of that!
I also smile to imagine the testimony I will have when the challenge is worked through!
Oh yeah!
Because this too will pass – and if we cope and take it one day at a time – much good can and will be gleaned
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Sending a blog hug your way!
🙏☀️
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I’m sorry to hear you’re dealing with extra stuff right now. My issues are mostly those shared by the people and planet right now, which is good and bad. Good in the sense I’m not alone, bad in the sense that this stuff affects literally everyone and everything. I am rooting for you to work through those challenges and come out the other side with a smile on your face. Thank you for the kind words and support, not to mention the hug, and I send the same to you…
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Well the challenge is mostly settled and has to do with an incident at church – and Tracy – some of the nicest people I have met in this world have been at church – however – sadly – some of the lamest and harshest people I have met have been at church.
Now the good news – and as an author I think you can relate
This recent situation had given me fodder for a book I am working on!
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One of many books I have in a Draft folder and I know each will have different birthdates ☀️☀️
Anyhow – it is going to be a book about my thoughts and experience with the Christian church in the USA.
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And glad your situation is not too bad – I thought it was worse because of the word despair and just the tone
🙏☀️
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I’m glad you’re already seeing light at the end of that challenge tunnel! And HOORAY you can use it for your writing! Your project sounds very interesting and I’m here cheering you on. 🙂
My tone was pretty bleak, I know. The climate crisis and pandemic were hitting me hard yesterday. But I’m handling things better today. Thank you again for the support.
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Yes – glad to support and each other and be blog friends
Have a great day!
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This is a belated reply, but hope you had a good week and are having an even better weekend.
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Hi – I think if you reply within 5 on7 days it is not really belated (3 weeks is…)
So don’t even worry about the small
Delays – because we know some folks are not online every day
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And my week had a positive ending with a mellow weekend underway so can’t complain
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Happy Sunday
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So glad your week ended well and that your weekend was good. Here’s hoping today was equally fine as you head into another week. 🙂
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Yes – cheers to a “trial” ending with some good fruits already
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It’s sure tough to keep going sometimes! I always enjoy your photos, Tracy, and even feel some comfort, somehow, to know that someone feels the same way I do about life’s challenges these days.
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Thank you for letting me know, Becky, about the photos and about how you’re also feeling the heavy weight. I’m glad we’re in this together and and hope that you find some joy and laughter in the coming week.
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Thanks, Tracy!
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There’s a lot of that feeling going around. It’s a pretty photo that looks like ‘summer’.
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YES to a lot of that feeling going around. Thank you for taking the time to comment. It really is much appreciated and I send wishes for glimpses of beauty in your coming week.
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Thanks. It actually was a lovely Monday.
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So glad to hear it and hope the rest of the week and this weekend are equally lovely. 🙂
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